VMware SpringSource Spring Security up to 3.1.2 DaoAuthenticationProvider information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in VMware SpringSource Spring Security up to 3.1.2 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component DaoAuthenticationProvider. Such manipulation leads to information disclosure. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2012-5055. In addition, an exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in VMware SpringSource Spring Security up to 3.1.2 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component DaoAuthenticationProvider. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

DaoAuthenticationProvider in VMware SpringSource Spring Security before 2.0.8, 3.0.x before 3.0.8, and 3.1.x before 3.1.3 does not check the password if the user is not found, which makes the response delay shorter and might allow remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames via a series of login requests.

The weakness was presented 10/09/2012 by Nicholas Goodwin as CVE-2012-5055 as confirmed posting (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.springsource.com. The public release was coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-5055 since 09/21/2012. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 2.0.8, 3.0.8 or 3.1.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (80568), SecurityFocus (BID 56880†), OSVDB (88154†) and Secunia (SA51496†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.6

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: SpringSource Spring Security 2.0.8/3.0.8/3.1.3

Timelineinfo

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04/16/2018 +1953 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: CVE-2012-5055
Researcher: Nicholas Goodwin
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-5055 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-5055
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-7088
X-Force: 80568, Low Risk
SecurityFocus: 56880
Secunia: 51496 - Spring Security DaoAuthenticationProvider Username Enumeration Weakness, Not Critical
OSVDB: 88154

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20060413

Entryinfo

Created: 12/10/2012 11:08
Updated: 04/16/2018 11:52
Changes: 12/10/2012 11:08 (61), 04/16/2018 11:52 (6)
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Committer: olku
Cache ID: 216::103

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